Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovative Ventures

The world is changing at an increasing pace as new technologies, products and services improve our lives in significant ways. As an entrepreneur and innovator you lead the movement as you grasp how to identify problems and view them differently to create unique and creative solutions.

At RIT your advantage is a rich entrepreneurial culture and the top ranked Simone Center for Student Innovation. Teachers, mentors and capstone projects bring real-world experiences and a wealth of resources to compliment your passion as a maker and doer. In your program students focus on entrepreneurial and innovation processes by which inventions and creative new ideas are brought to market.

Our students benefit from small class sizes and dedicated faculty advisers that provide one-on-one guidance. As a graduate of the program you will have a unique combination of technical and business expertise relevant to large incumbent firms or new start-up ventures.

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"You will experience a program that gives you opportunities to work on cutting-edge new venture creations while connecting with students and expert resources in science, technology, engineering and art disciplines found only at RIT. Your startup interest and experience are enhanced through real-life business exposure on a campus offering a top rated entrepreneurship culture; guided by faculty and industry mentors possessing successful entrepreneurship experiences."

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Exposing high school students from various schools to college-career exploration programs like the College, Accounting and You (CAY) has benefited hundreds of students since its inception in 1999 at RIT.